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Massillon Independent

Location

Massillon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1902

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Sudden Death of Massillon Lawyer C. Young

Otto E. Young a 45 year old Massillon lawyer and Democrat died of apoplexy after illness since Sunday. He served as city solicitor and mayor, formed Pease Baldwin Young and Baldwin & Young firms, and advised local utility and streetcar interests. Funeral at his residence Saturday at 2. Rev J E Digel officiates. Elks join in services. Multiple tributes from fellow attorneys recall his skill, fairness, and generosity.

Otto E. Young Mr. Young Massillon Michael Young William Young Oakland Cal Flora Sterling Young Charles Young Ida Murphy L. C. Cole Young Pease, Baldwin & Young Pease Baldwin & Young Frank L. Baldwin Massillon Telephone Company Stark Telephone Company Northern Ohio Traction Company J. E. Digel St. John’s Evangelical Church Massillon Lodge of Elks Stark County Bar Association R. H. Day Fawcett

Suspicious Fires in Alliance Reported by Fire Marshal

In Alliance Ohio Deputy State Fire Marshal Hart investigates two nocturnal fires. At Mrs J T Callahan front street seven plaster holes concealed tallow candles saturated with oil were found, family at aunt’s home. The insured goods amount to $700 and a Cleveland man owns the house. A second fire destroyed a stable and its contents including two horses. Origin remains a mystery.

Cleveland

Grocer Files Bankruptcy in Cleveland District Court

A petition in bankruptcy was filed in the district court at Cleveland by Attorney Hemperly for C. C. Klein a South Erie street grocer. Liabilities are about 3900 and assets similar. The store is closed today. Also seeking a housekeeper for a Canton farm, 25 to 45, at Mrs. V. S. Russell R. F. D. Canton.

District Court Cleveland Hemperly C. C. Klein Erie Street Atore Canton V.S Russell

Stark County Bar Mourns Otto E Young at Massillon Funeral

Stark County Bar Association members traveled to Massillon by interurban car to attend the funeral of Otto E Young a longtime Massillon attorney and Stark County practitioner The association adopted memoriam resolutions praising his ability diligence and courteous conduct and expressed deep sympathy to his family The notice recalls his admission to the bar in 1880 and his respected leadership within the local legal community

George B. Eggert Young William McMillan Massillon R. A. Pinn W. S. Spidle Mr. Young J. A. McLaughlin W. E. N. Hemperly Volkmer Massillon Legal Fraternity Stark County George Howells A. N. Kaley Judge Young Canton Stark County Bar Association Otto E. Young Bar Association James J. Clark J. P. Fawcett Austin Lynch Lynch Committee On Common Pleas Court Association Anson Pease F. L. Baldwin

Miners' Strike Ordered in Virginia and West Virginia

United Mine Workers conference orders a strike by miners in Virginia and West Virginia to start June 7 and last until wage demands from March are granted. The notice appears amid reporting on labor actions, with the rest of the text advertising a cough remedy following the strike item.

Huntington W. Va United Mine Workers' Conference Today Virginia West Virginia

Cincinnati Hospital Fire Warns of Quick Action

A blaze broke out in the rear of Cincinnati hospital at 4 am. Prompt action by the superintendent, police, and firemen averted a wider disaster. Four female employees were overcome in bed and rescued. they're in serious but stable condition and expected to recover. The entire fire department responded quickly and contained the fire before major damage.

Cincinnati Cincinnati Hospital

Stark County Delegates to Republican State Convention

Stark County will send 23 delegates to the Republican state convention in Cleveland on May 27 and 28. Delegates meet at the Kennard House, with headquarters in its parlors, at 1 o'clock Tuesday afternoon for district organization preceding the morning session. Governor Nash is to serve as temporary chairman and John R. Malloy as temporary secretary.

Canton Agler Republican County Central Committee Cleveland Central Armory Nash John R. Malloy Supreme Court Board of Public Works Stark County Kennard House

New Crater Forms At Mont Pelee In Dominant Eruption

A fresh crater has formed below Mont Pelee as rain cleared the summit, with a towering cone spewing mud steam and debris. Scientists warn of possible larger eruptions, noting increasing violence and longer intervals between blasts, after May 5 8 and 20 events. A rest period may lead to a major explosion or reversion to quiescence for decades.

Fort de France St. Pierre McLean United States Cincinnati Mont Pelee Usine Guerin

Order Affects General Miles and Senate clash in pensions

The presidency revokes the 1901 order forcing military heads to act in absence of the secretary of war. Secretary Root designated John Schofield to sign papers during his absence. The House passes 105 private pension bills as it debates barracks funding and Manila allowances. The Senate and House clashed over Senate amendments, with no action taken before adjournment for Rochambeau ceremonies.

Washington Army Root John ©. Schofield Treasury House Senate Manila Spooner Foraker Loud California Messrs Swalloway New Hampshire Sul

Miners Strike Sees Quiet Day at Headquarters

Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania May 24 The day around the miners strike headquarters was notably dull since the suspension began a week ago. President Mitchell had no new information to share and denied reports of an unprecedented movement of soft coal into anthracite territory. A nationwide system keeps the president informed on coal shipments and destinations through cooperation with miners and railroad workers.

Wilkesharre Mitchell United Mine Workers

Minting Sold to O M Clay Bay Stallion Minting

W A Pietzcker Thoraday sold Minting bay stallion to O M Clay for about 600. Minting a trotting horse with a 2 1714 mark, brought to Massillon by J C Streeter. He has not raced recently but will be raced again by the new owner.

W. A. Pietzcker Thoraday O. M. Clay Massillon J. C Streeter Minsting

St Marys Parochial School Holds June 18 Commencement

Burd s hall hosts the St Marys parochial school graduating exercises on June 18. The program includes recitations orations and essays with Father Kaempker delivering a brief address. The top student will receive high honors and represent the class. Diplomas are awarded for full or partial course completion including a business track.

St. Mary’s Parochial School Burd’s Hall Father Kaempker

Homer Stone Improves in Canton Workhouse Hospital

Canton May 24 Guard Homer Stone shows gradual improvement and doctors express growing optimism about his recovery. He remains in the workhouse hospital with strict quiet and no outside visitors expected until next week. Meanwhile Gigante the murderer holds his own, with a bullet wound near the abdomen and no apparent stomach or bowel injury, calmly watching the funeral procession from his cot.

Canton Homer Stone Workhouse Gigante George W. Jacob Pear

Bad Man Giganti Shot Kills Man Wounds Guard

Charles Giganti, an Italian hailed as a bad man, shot and killed George Jacob and mortally wounded Guard Homer Stone at the Canton workhouse on Wednesday morning. He had a prior arrest in Canton and a suspended sentence in Akron after a prior attempt to marry Miss Mary Allen.

Charles Giganti George Jacob Guard Stone Canton Akron Beacon Journal Mary Allen Homer Stone Giganti Broadway House Enterprise Manufacturing Company Costa

War at an End in South Africa Reported by Government Source

London May 24 A government member said the war in South Africa is at an end but Boer leaders must confer with their followers to finalize the announcement, delaying any official declaration.

London South Africa

Death toll in Fernie mine explosion climbs

Fernie British Columbia May 24 latest report estimates that 150 to 175 men died in the mine explosion on Thursday near the town.

Fernie B. C

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C. &. Young Democratic Party Brehive GC. C. Klein Action OF Bar Association Bers — Association Monarch Thomas Kennard Louisville A. A. Slusser Samuel Wenger Miles St. Mary’s School Homer Gigante §S Akron Halhives
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